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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.49, 1,114.57 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.49, 1,114.57 and 453.97 is: 679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.49 : 1,114.57 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.49/1,114.57 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.49x = 1,114.57 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.49x = 505,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,981.34/744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.63

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